[Arctic Fox]

I am looking forward to starting lap swimming again, but the requirement to wear a mask "for all indoor and outdoor activities" could prove troublesome.

[ficoguy]

Wear an AquaLung

[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I am looking forward to starting lap swimming again, but the requirement to wear a mask "for all indoor and outdoor activities" could prove troublesome.

Once you finish your laps, you will need to get your mask dry so you can go to lunch and wear your mask! I keep looking for a mask with a little flap to open for a fork or stray. Haven't thought about a swimming face mask... just happy I have my own pool! No rules LOL

[Chatbrat]

Just saw the current aspect for sports pools when they open--a better way of doing this would open the pool for walkers for a certain time period & then open the pool for swimmers only

Their proposal will only allow 4 swimmers /hr & 35 walkers per hour

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Just saw the current aspect for sports pools when they open--a better way of doing this would open the pool for walkers for a certain time period & then open the pool for swimmers only. Their proposal will only allow 4 swimmers /hr & 35 walkers per hour

I suspect that they don't want to be changing the lane lines if they can avoid it, but allowing swimmers a whole hour is going to be frustrating for those waiting.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

...just happy I have my own pool! No rules LOL

What time can I come over - and I hope you don't mind fur in the filter :-)

[BruMar]

Wearing a mask in an outdoor pool with spacing is ridiculous!

[JoMar]

I wonder how they will handle the crowds? Depending on time of day there was always a wait at the Sports pools. Sharing lanes was a help but now it seems there will only be 10 folks in the pool at a time. Who is the gate keeper?

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I am looking forward to starting lap swimming again, but the requirement to wear a mask "for all indoor and outdoor activities" could prove troublesome.

I'm very sure swimming is exempt from the rule to wear a mask. Having a wet mask on the face will hinder inhalation then exhaling under water. Drowning is not on my hit parade.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by JoMar

I wonder how they will handle the crowds? Depending on time of day there was always a wait at the Sports pools. Sharing lanes was a help but now it seems there will only be 10 folks in the pool at a time. Who is the gate keeper?

According to today’s Rec Guide, there will be 4 laps (4 people) and the other 30 feet of the sports pool can contain a max of 35 people. I think those 35 need to somehow get in and stay in one place. If they move, they pass one another at very close proximity. Ever watch pool walkers? Lap swimmers aren’t 6 feet apart, either, but have much more room around them than walkers/exercisers. Just sayin’.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I suspect that they don't want to be changing the lane lines if they can avoid it, but allowing swimmers a whole hour is going to be frustrating for those waiting.

Agree, should be 1/2 hour or less. No chairs/benches, no standing around, get I swim and get out.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Agree, should be 1/2 hour or less.

Yes, we just want to get swimming again; not training for the Olympics.

Still, we should be glad that things are starting to open up - I'm sure any problems will be quickly sorted out.

[davem4616]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I am looking forward to starting lap swimming again, but the requirement to wear a mask "for all indoor and outdoor activities" could prove troublesome.

just cut a little hole in the mask for your snorkel and you'll be fine....wouldn't advise using a paper mask though

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by davem4616

just cut a little hole in the mask for your snorkel and you'll be fine....wouldn't advise using a paper mask though

no, I made that mistake with my paper swimming shorts

[Stu from NYC]

Think we will wait a bit before we try a swimming pool again.